The list of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic now includes the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Membership Meeting.The annual event includes the announcement of eight community awards.
Chamber officials say in the organization’s newsletter despite the cancellation of the banquet and membership meeting, they would still like to honor those who are an inspiration to the community and a credit to their profession.
Chamber members are invited to nominate candidates in the eight categories–Outstanding Business or Industry, Outstanding Organization, Educator of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Medical Professional of the Year, Spirit Award, Jim Gaston Friend of Tourism and Volunteer of the Year
Dec 30, 2020
GRAND FORKS – A Minot athlete and a coach have been recognized for outstanding achievements by Special Olympics North Dakota.
Brooke Vanzomeren, Minot, received the Female Athlete of the Year award. She has been involved with Special Olympics for at least 13 years.
Vanzomeren competes in bowling, snowshoeing and track and field. She is a member of the Special Olympics ND Health Messenger team, a role she takes seriously. She often posts her fitness activities to the Health Messenger community Facebook page. She also helps to promote the Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) program by speaking to groups and organizations. Her positive outlook and constant readiness for a challenge contributed to the decision to award the honor.